KBC Outreach Focuses On Heart Health

Feb 26, 2025

The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) is advancing efforts to share the science behind beef’s role in a heart-healthy diet, reaching health professionals and consumers with evidence-based resources. Recognized as American Heart Month, February provides an ideal opportunity to amplify these initiatives.

The recently developed Science Update: Lean Beef and Cardiometabolic Health booklet summarizes key checkoff-funded research and is being shared with health professionals nationwide. It features notable studies such as the landmark Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet study that demonstrates including 4 oz. to 5 oz. of lean beef daily in a DASH-style diet improves cholesterol levels. Additionally, a randomized clinical trial found that a Mediterranean-style diet with up to 5.5 oz. of lean beef daily led to improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, such as lower LDL cholesterol levels. Another study further supported these findings, showing improved cholesterol and blood pressure with lean red meat in a Mediterranean diet.

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Video: Sorting Ewes & Rams | Breeding Time On The Farm!

In this episode, we’re sorting ewes into their breeding groups and introducing them to unrelated rams. Moving rams between barns always comes with challenges, but once the boys meet their ewes, everyone was eager to settle in!

We also welcome back a returning customer who purchased a Suffolk ram from us last year. This season, she chose a Dorset cross ram, now named Benny, to strengthen her flock’s genetics. It’s always rewarding to see repeat customers who value the quality of our breeding stock.

Arnie then tours the crop fields as harvest season approaches. Despite drought conditions this summer, the crops are looking surprisingly good. We close the day with evening feedings and one last look at the rams with their new breeding groups.

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